Sermons on Growing Closer:

Grow In Grace Series

Contributed by Archie Norman on Apr 17, 2017

Grace is still Amazing

1. Your flesh - don't be fooled A. Looks good - Matthew 14:29 B. Sounds good - Matthew 16:16 C. Feels good - Matthew 26: 33, 35 2. Rejection of flesh - identify the time - John 21:15-17 A. A time where pride is stripped away B. A time where you become brutally ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:18

Denomination: Baptist

Growing Up Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on May 25, 2018

In Ephesians 4:15-16 we learn one more way Christ grows his church.

Scripture We are currently in a series of sermons in Ephesians 4:1-16 that I am calling, “Unity in the Body of Christ.” In this section of Scripture, the Apostle Paul has been teaching the church to maintain unity, to use their spiritual gifts, and to grow in spiritual maturity. In other words, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:15-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Growing On The Vine

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Dec 2, 2016

Abiding in Christ is to make sure that you are connected, bearing fruit, and communication with the Lord daily

Growing on the vine John 15:1-8 Prayer- Introduction- We have for a long time been talking about connections. Connections to God and connections to each others. Connections to your family and connecting with your church. Each one is important because God has designed us to need ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Nazarene

Grow Up Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jun 19, 2016

This is the 3rd sermon in the series "Jesus Is Better- The Better Priest". Christians must continue to mature.

Series: Jesus Is Better- The Better Priest [#3] GROW UP Hebrews 5:11-14 Introduction: On this Father’s Day, I want you to think about your father, your children, and your grandchildren. As we watch them get older, we expect them to grow up and mature. As the “man of the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:11-14

Denomination: Baptist

Growing With Jesus

Contributed by James May on Dec 30, 2018

Jesus had to submit himself to his parents in order to grow up and mature in wisdom and understanding before he could step out into ministry. Should we not humble ourselves, submit to leaders over us and grow up spiritually, emptying ourselves of pride before we attempt to minister to others.

Growing with Jesus Sunday, December 30, 2019 By Rev. James May From the time of Jesus’ birth to his appearance at the Jordan River to be baptized by John the Baptist, little is known about Jesus’ childhood and growing up. The only passage that tells us much of anything is found in the 2nd ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:12, Luke 2:41-52, Hebrews 5:12-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Growing Up Series

Contributed by Monty Newton on Mar 10, 2014

Growing up people need growing up grace.

Title: Growing-Up Text: Genesis 2:15-17 and 3:1-7 Thesis: Growing-up people need growing-up grace. Introduction We generally associate age with growing up. Age is also a period of human life, measured by years from birth, usually marked by a certain stage or degree of mental or physical ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Growing Concerns Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Jul 27, 2008

How to handle the challenges of growth

Growing Concerns Handle Growing Concerns with Discernment (Acts 6:1-2) Don’t Ignore the Problem Don’t Resent the People Don’t Over-react to the Problem Do Realistically Assess the Problem Handle Growing Concerns by Delegating (Acts 6:3-6) Delegate to those who are of good reputation (known ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Growing In Love

Contributed by Ed Warfield on Feb 29, 2008

Jesus desires that those people would love Him the way the Father loves Him.

Growing In Love – John 17:26 Intro.: How do we grow in love for God? Do we hope for it? Do we wish for it? Does it just happen as a result of our being Christians? READ TEXT I’m blown away by the implication of this phrase. Jesus, who has been consciously aware of the Father’s pleasure in & ...read more

Scripture: John 17:26

Denomination: Charismatic

To Grow In Christ

Contributed by David Rogers on Mar 8, 2008

A message on how each of us are called to grow in Christ and live an life as a testimony to Christ.

To Grow In Christ Philippians 1:21-30 Prayer Introduction Many go through life denying different aspects to God’s word because it does not fit into their idea of how God should think, do, or say. They say this is what God really meant or that was for then this is now and the world is different ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:21-30

Denomination: Baptist

Growing In Christ Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 10, 2008

Every person who receives Jesus as their forgiver and leader needs to keep on growing in their faith.

Growing in Christ Acts 9:20-31 Intro: Saul had repented of his former way of living and had put his trust in Jesus. He had been forgiven for all of his sins, and had invited the Lord to be the leader of his life. Now what did that look like in Saul’s life? Did it make any difference in what he ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:20-31

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Grow Up Series

Contributed by Matthew Sullivan on Feb 18, 2008

Why is the Church Here?

Grow Up Ephesians 4:1-6, 11-16 Series: Great Expectations Matthew Sullivan We live in a day and age when it seems that the church is becoming less and less important in our society. Many argue that the greatest challenge the body of Christ faces is not in becoming extinct (Remember: Christ will ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Grow In The Lord

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jun 11, 2013

I. EXORDIUM: Can you please everyone? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To point out that if our relationship and knowledge of GOD is right, men's point of view will be corrected as well. IV. TEXT: 1 Samuel 2:26 (Amplified Bible) N

I. EXORDIUM: Can you please everyone? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To point out that if our relationship and knowledge of GOD is right, men's point of view will be corrected as well. IV. TEXT: 1 Samuel 2:26 (Amplified Bible) Now the boy Samuel grew and was in favor both ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 2:26

Denomination: Pentecostal

Growing Faith Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Jul 21, 2013

Our faith grows. If you don't have much, don't worry. It will come with time.

We owe a debt of gratitude to God for you, brothers, and rightly so, because your faith is growing more and more, and the love every one of you has for each other is increasing. 2 Thessalonians 1:3 We “owe a debt of gratitude to God for you, brothers . . .” What are people usually ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 1:3

Denomination: *other

Grow Up

Contributed by Willem Hartley on Feb 6, 2013

God does not allow suffering and difficult situations to destroy us rather He uses it to help us Grow Up into the promises He has for us

Grow up Good morning church. Do you know the dumbest question someone could ask, and unfortunately the question mainly comes from christians. Are you ready? The dumbest question is : Why do bad things happen to good people? Taking the question at face value proves it stupidity.. First of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:1-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Grow In Spirit Series

Contributed by Pastor Randall Timblin on Aug 16, 2018

Our last sermon in our series CHRISTIANS OUGHT TO. In this case, we Christians are to be becoming more-and-more CHRIST-LIKE, which requires that we Grow in His Spirit.

Today is the last sermon in our series It's titled CHRISTIANS OUGHT To Have Spiritual Growth We previously discussed How Christians were to SURRENDER TO GOD and then FREE FROM SIN was our next Objective And now we are going to look at SPIRITUAL GROWTH and what that entails. So, what exactly is ...read more

Denomination: *other